Best Brody Stevens Podcasts (2024)

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Dr. Fauci on His Book and Biden's Health 41:44

2h ago41:44

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From the AIDS crisis in the 1980s to advising on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Anthony Fauci has seen the country through the toughest of times. His new memoir 'On Call' covers his accomplished career, while providing insight into the high-pressure demands of his job and the minds of the presidents he has worked with. In his fifth (editorial note: act…

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Weekend with no sweeps, can we please see Paul Skenes at the plate and some Home Run Derby news 55:48

22m ago55:48

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Despite plenty of opportunities for a four-game sweep (otherwise known as a mop) no team was able to clean up this weekend. And there weren’t any three-game sweeps either! On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jordan Shusterman and Jake Mintz go through all the weekend’s series and they have segments galore to get us through Monday. Jake and …

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What happened to the Texas Rangers, mega mopportunity weekend preview + The Good, The Bad & The Uggla 47:17

2h ago47:17

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In 2023, the Texas Rangers rode their wave of momentum and turned it into the club's first ever World Series title after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks. However, this season has proven to be a bit more of a challenge. Jordan Shusterman is joined by MLB.com Rangers beat reporter Kennedi Landry as they examine where things have gone wrong for the…

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The Future of Truth: Journalist Steven Brill 41:21

5d ago41:21

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Over the course of the past decade, an endless stream of mis- and disinformation has made it increasingly difficult to parse fact from fiction. We sat down this week with a man who has a plan to restore trust in institutions and hold social media platforms accountable for divisive content that's often pushed for profit. Author and journalist Steven…

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Concern for Cole, Padres-Nationals beef, college baseball drama & who might be in the Home Run Derby 1:04:55

1d ago1:04:55

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The New York Yankees opened up the 2024 edition of the Subway Series with their crosstown rival New York Mets on Tuesday night. The little brother of the two New York teams got the best of the Bronx Bombers, taking the series opener while lighting up Yankees ace Gerrit Cole for six earned runs on four home runs in four innings pitched. Jake Mintz a…

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Astros are baseball’s boogeymen, Paul Skenes continues to dominate, Steven Kwan is that dude & weekend recap 1:02:15

3d ago1:02:15

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The Houston Astros for the majority of this season have been underperforming and it’s reflected in their record. However, after a sweep this past weekend over the very dangerous Baltimore Orioles, it’s fair to wonder if the Astros are lurking, like the boogeyman, waiting to make their move on the 2024 season. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk a…

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Rickwood Field game recap, Brody Brecht interview & The Good, The Bad and The Uggla 51:48

7d ago51:48

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Thursday night saw the San Francisco Giants face off against the St. Louis Cardinals. However, it was the environment of the game that stole the show. The renovated Rickwood Field, formerly home to the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro league, was the setting for a game that took on a special meaning with many former Negro league players in atte…

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Ice Cream with White House Advisor Gene Sperling 42:12

7d ago42:12

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Gene Sperling has served multiple presidents - real and ficticious. He was an economic advisor to Presidents Clinton and Obama and currently serves as a senior advisor to President Biden and coordinator of the American Rescue Plan. In between White House stints, Sperling served President Jed Bartlet as a consultant on the hit TV show "The West Wing…

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Live from the 2024 MLB Draft Combine + JJ Wetherholt interview & Triple-A challenge system changing 47:48

8d ago47:48

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The Baseball Bar-B-Cast crew is on the road for this episode of the podcast, coming to you live from Chase Field in Arizona where Major League Baseball is holding the 2024 edition of the Draft Combine. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about their experience watching potential draft picks go through drills, the importance of the combine for tea…

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Remembering baseball legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays 18:32

9d ago18:32

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On Tuesday night, the sports world learned of the passing of Hall of Famer and baseball legend Willie Mays at the age of 93 years old. Often referred to as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, the “Say Hey Kid” was a truly one-of-a-kind personality and talent in the game of baseball, on and off the field. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterm…

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Dodgers place Mookie & Yamamoto on IL, umpire suspended for gambling & 2024 MLB Draft Combine preview with Nate Tice 1:01:41

16d ago1:01:41

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The Los Angeles Dodgers were a heavy favorite to win the World Series this season, with superstars in their lineup and in their rotation. However, this past weekend, they took a double gut punch when they were forced to place shortstop Mookie Betts and starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the injured list. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk ab…

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The 2024 Men's College World Series for dummies + The Good, The Bad & The Uggla 1:02:26

14d ago1:02:26

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The Men's College World Series has finally arrived and the Baseball Bar-B-Cast crew is here to give you an extensive breakdown on the 2024 edition, whether you’re a college ball fiend or someone who’s a casual fan but wants to get in on some of the wildest, most unpredictable action we’ll see all year in baseball. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman t…

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The Achilles Trap: Journalist and Author Steve Coll 41:10

14d ago41:10

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What can the lead up to the war in Iraq teach us about America's foreign policy today? Journalist and author Steve Coll joins Major to discuss his new book "The Achilles Trap," which chronicles the rise and reign of Saddam Hussein and the miscalculations that led to war in the Middle East. Join us. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an…

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Something’s up with the Braves, Paul Skenes’ standing ovation, the Dodgers make a trade & Rintaro Sasaki homers 53:17

21d ago53:17

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The Atlanta Braves came into the 2024 season with lofty expectations after winning the most games in baseball last season. However, things have taken a bit of a turn for Atlanta in their last 40 games — they’ve gone 17-23 and have fallen 10 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the National League East. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shu…

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Yankees-Dodgers lives up to the hype, Braves' lineup issues, Twins City Connect uniforms drop & weekend wrap-up 53:39

23d ago53:39

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For only the fourth time during the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers came to Yankee Stadium to take on the New York Yankees and everyone in the baseball world was hyped for this possible World Series match up. Normally, a series of this magnitude doesn’t live up to the hype. However, this one did. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about …

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Assembling the All Star Game squad, Juan Soto’s injury, Gunnar Henderson’s ascension & Paul Skenes vs. Shohei Ohtani 1:10:38

26d ago1:10:38

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The 2024 edition of the Major League Baseball All-Star game is a little over a month away which means that it’s time for fans to start sending in their picks for who they want to see represent the American and National League squads. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman do their best to put together the most fun and deserving teams for the mid-summer c…

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Immigration Nation with Author Zeke Hernandez 41:45

25d ago41:45

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Turn on certain cable news channels and you’ll hear how immigrants pose a threat to the nation. Listen to this episode (or read our guest Zeke Hernandez’s book, “The Truth About Immigration”), and you’ll hear just the opposite. Hernandez, a UPenn business school professor and immigrant himself, lays out a data-driven argument that immigrants are es…

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Another gambling scandal in Major League Baseball, Dodgers-Pirates notes, Rhys returns to Philly & listener mailbag 54:39

23d ago54:39

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For the second time this year, a major betting scandal has been uncovered in Major League Baseball that includes four players being suspended for one year and one receiving a lifetime ban. Although the names aren’t as noticeable as the previous scandal, MLB made a swift and impactful ruling on these five players. Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman br…

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Yankees’ Aaron Judge’s epic performance in San Francisco, Tommy Pham’s ready to fight & recapping MLB’s weekend 1:06:17

25d ago1:06:17

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When the New York Yankees play on the road, there’s always some buzz because of the superstars that come along with them. However, this past weekend in San Francisco, there was a little extra buzz in Oracle Park because of Aaron Judge’s first time playing where he almost signed prior to the 2023 season. Jake Mintz and the newly-moved Jordan Shuster…

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Jorge Lopez-New York Mets debacle, Blue Jays go 'night mode', Yankees' rotation injury 56:44

29d ago56:44

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The New York Mets are no strangers to making headlines on and off the field. On Wednesday, they managed to do it again with the actions of their now-former reliever Jorge Lopez and his meltdown after being ejected from the game. Jake Mintz is joined by national baseball reporter from the Washington Post, Chelsea Janes, as they talk about what led u…

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Commission on Presidential Debates Co-Chair Frank Fahrenkopf 41:56

1M ago41:56

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The presidential debates, as currently contemplated, will look and feel different in 2024. President Biden and former President Trump are scheduled to meet twice at events sponsored by CNN and ABC. That leaves the Commission on Presidential Debates, the organization that has produced presidential and vice presidential debates for 35+ years, out in …

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MLB integrates Negro Leagues stats in historic move, Angel Hernandez retires, Craig Counsell returns to Milwaukee 1:05:30

1M ago1:05:30

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On Wednesday, Major League Baseball announced the historic news that stats from the Negro Leagues would be integrated into the baseball all-time record book. This huge step will forever change the way that the overall story of baseball is told. Now, some of the most important players of the game who were never fully recognized for their contributio…

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Ronald Acuña Jr. out for the year, Orioles mop White Sox & Guardians are hot 55:08

1M ago55:08

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Coming into the 2024 season, the Atlanta Braves had high hopes to make another run at a World Series title. While they’ve done a good job so far despite losing ace pitcher Spencer Strider for the season, losing star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., for the remainder of the season will be just another test. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss why the…

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Rangers are stalling, James Wood is getting close, Orioles-White Sox controversial ending & Harper’s prom-posal 1:05:28

1M ago1:05:28

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The Texas Rangers won their first-ever World Series in 2023 and it was in part to their scorching hot month of May, when they went 18-9. That was also when fans started taking notice that it could be a special year for them. Unfortunately, that hasn’t been the case this season for the Rangers as they currently sit below .500 with a negative run dif…

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Lobbying 101 with Brody and Luke Mullins 42:01

1M ago42:01

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Major sits down with authors Brody and Luke Mullins to talk about Washington’s favorite pastime - and it’s not baseball. Their new book, “The Wolves of K Street,” argues that the last few decades of lobbying members of congress and policymakers has only benefited corporations and the lobbyists themselves, leaving behind the general public. Join us …

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Oneil Cruz is hitting angry, Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker leading the league, the Royals are turning heads with Jake Eisenberg 1:01:35

1M ago1:01:35

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The Pittsburgh Pirates made headlines recently when they called up Paul Skenes, the No. 1 pick of the 2023 MLB Draft. Well, the Buccos are making headlines again and this time, it’s thanks to someone in the batters box. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss Oneil Cruz’s historic Statcast night on Tuesday, when he smashed three balls over 115 miles…

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Phillies taking advantage, Yankees pitching dilemma, Skenes impresses at Wrigley & Cardinals’ City Connect 1:00:47

1M ago1:00:47

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The two teams with the most wins in baseball did what they’ve done pretty often this season: win. The Philadelphia Phillies, who lead the National League with 34 wins, and the New York Yankees, who lead the American League with 33 wins, both had successful weekends walking away with sweeps of their opponents. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk abo…

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Yankees looking to extend Juan Soto, Elly De La Cruz is unreal & listener emails 1:04:13

1M ago1:04:13

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After the New York Yankees did what they always seem to do, continuing their 20+ years of obliterating the Minnesota Twins, the team made some noise off the field when owner Hal Steinbrenner said he’s looking to possibly extend superstar Juan Soto during this season. That might be easier said than done due to the usual negotiating tactics of Soto’s…

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Fat Leonard 41:57

2M ago41:57

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When the U.S. Navy needed something in the South Pacific or Asia, Leonard Francis seemed to be able to provide just about anything. Nicknamed "Fat Leonard," Francis showered senior officers with bribes - lavish dinners, prostitutes and gifts. In exchange, the officers kept lucrative contracts flowing to Francis's companies, which often overcharged …

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New Statcast hitting metrics explained, Phillies first to 30 wins, Angels are scuffling 58:13

2M ago58:13

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For the longest time in baseball we have had some of the most detailed pitching metrics thanks to Major League Baseball’s Statcast technology, but now we are privy to a little more in-depth information in how hitters swing and make contact thanks to the newly released data and updated tech at ballparks. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss and ex…

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Recapping Paul Skenes’ debut, Rockies sweep the champs, Cardinals’ deep-rooted problems & Dylan Bundy retires 58:51

2M ago58:51

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This weekend at PNC Park, the baseball world got their first glimpse of the future for the Pittsburgh Pirates when Paul Skenes made his long awaited debut. And boy did it have everything and more. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman give their review of the start from the 21-year-old future ace, as well as discuss the wacky and crazy game that would ens…

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Paul Skenes has arrived, Ippei pleads guilty, Rangers weird trade & baseball pranks 50:11

2M ago50:11

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Get pumped Pittsburgh Pirates fans, Paul Skenes is on his way to PNC Park. After it was announced on Wednesday, the number one overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft will make his first start for the club on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. After dominating in the minors in less than half a full season, the powerful righty has proven that he’s ready …

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Freshman Orientation: Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, a freshman Democrat from the Dallas area, joins Major in the Longworth House Office Building for a lively chat about the speakership, Democrats' congressional prospects in 2024, Israel and Gaza and much more. Crockett weighs in on Donald Trump's appeal to voters, how abortion will play as an issue this cycle and Pres…

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End of the Astros dynasty, Blue Jays panic, Tigers City Connect, Eitan Levine's journey for most first pitches 54:15

2M ago54:15

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The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in baseball since 2015. With multiple World Series wins and four American League pennants, they’ve been a model of success in MLB. However, all things must end eventually. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the Astros dynasty and if their trip to the Bronx this week could result in the final…

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Blockbuster May trade by Padres, MVP Ohtani has arrived, Willie Mays’ 93rd birthday & weekend recap 1:02:38

2M ago1:02:38

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It’s not too often you see a big-time trade in the beginning of May, but the San Diego Padres struck while the iron was hot and acquired two-time batting champ Luis Arraez from the Miami Marlins this past weekend. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman talk about the trade made by general manager A.J. Preller, the instant impact that the two-time All-Star …

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Bees delay game in Arizona, Twins are on fire, Rays city connect & standings draft 1:03:27

2M ago1:03:27

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You never know who will become an instant celebrity in baseball. This was the case on Tuesday night at Chase Field, when the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers was delayed by two hours due to an invasion of bees. Enter bees control specialist Matt Hilton. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman discuss what became a viral mome…

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Around the World with Author David Sanger 43:11

2M ago43:11

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Bestselling author and New York Times reporter David Sanger joins Major at Macintyre's Pub in D.C.'s Woodley Park neighborhood. Sanger's new book, "New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the West," looks at some of the knottiest foreign policy challenges facing the Biden White House and how previous adminis…

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Paul Skenes is getting close, Clayton Kershaw biography author Andy McCullough 1:05:18

2M ago1:05:18

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is one of the most accomplished MLB players of this generation and now, we have a comprehensive biography detailing the backstory of what made him the future hall of famer that he is. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shusterman are joined by senior writer of The Athletic and author of The Last of His Kind: Clayton Ker…

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MLB uniforms are changing again, Twins’ home run sausage & Ohtani vs. Blue Jays fans 1:00:38

2M ago1:00:38

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One of the biggest stories in all of baseball has taken a new twist and it’s something that fans and players can equally rejoice about. Major League Baseball will be reverting their uniforms back to how they were from previous seasons, as reported on Sunday night by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. While the changes could take as long as the full season to go i…

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Astros have dug a big hole, Ohtani returns to Toronto & Pete Crow-Armstrong’s first MLB hit 54:40

2M ago54:40

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When we previewed the 2024 MLB season a few months back, it was pretty clear which teams would be in the basement of the baseball standings. With teams like the Chicago White Sox and Colorado Rockies living up to their projections, it’s the Houston Astros and their 7-19 record that shocks us here on the Baseball Bar-B-Cast. Jake Mintz & Jordan Shus…

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